Adult EducationMayor’s Office of Adult Education (MOAE)MOAE was established to create better outcomes for the City’s adult education system. The Office coordinates strategy, promotes best practices, and connects participating agencies to the Administration’s education, community development, and social policy priorities. The Office works with a range of City, state, and federal agencies to advance adult education in New York City.Learn more about MOAE

Public SchoolDepartment of Education (DOE)In New York City, every child from the age of 5 to 21 who has not received a high school diploma is entitled to attend a public school in the school district in which he or she lives. The child is entitled to attend a public school regardless of the immigration status of the child, parent, or guardian. Reference to a child’s or parent’s immigration status is not to appear on any school forms and/or records.

Any student who lives in New York City may attend a public school regardless of when he or she arrived in the U.S. If a student moved to New York City in the middle of the school year, he or she may immediately register for a public school. To register, a student needs to show certain documentation, including proof of residency in the school district and immunizations.Learn more about the DOE